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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,121.95 and 619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,121.95 and 619.45 is: 929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,121.95 = 619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,121.95 = 619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,121.95 × 619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 694,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,989.90/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.17

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