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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,120.68 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,120.68 and 382.23 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,120.68 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,120.68 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,120.68 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 428,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,357.52/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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