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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,120.90 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,120.90 and 531 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,120.90 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,120.90 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,120.90 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 595,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,197.90/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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