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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,120.38 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,120.38 and 363.40 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,120.38 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,120.38 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,120.38 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 407,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,146.09/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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