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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,033.60 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,033.60 and 561.12 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,033.60 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,033.60 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,033.60 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 579,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,965.66/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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