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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,122.17 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,122.17 and 383.01 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,122.17 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,122.17 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,122.17 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 429,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,794.81/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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