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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,119.43 and 565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,119.43 and 565.63 is: 846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,119.43 = 565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,119.43 = 565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,119.43 × 565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 633,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,178.98/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.63

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