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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,122.21 and 362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,122.21 and 362.95 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,122.21 = 362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,122.21 = 362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,122.21 × 362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 407,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,306.12/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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