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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,122.05 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,122.05 and 382.93 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,122.05 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,122.05 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,122.05 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 429,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,666.61/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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