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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,120.68 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,120.68 and 531 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,120.68 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,120.68 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,120.68 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 595,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,081.08/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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