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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,116.81 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,116.81 and 592.11 is: 884.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,116.81 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,116.81 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,116.81 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 661,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,268.79/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.13

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