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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.87, 1,122.49 and 573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.87, 1,122.49 and 573.98 is: 861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.87 : 1,122.49 = 573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.87/1,122.49 = 573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.87x = 1,122.49 × 573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.87x = 644,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,281.20/747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.49

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