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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.99, 1,033.65 and 561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.99, 1,033.65 and 561.15 is: 775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.99 : 1,033.65 = 561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.99/1,033.65 = 561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.99x = 1,033.65 × 561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.99x = 580,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,034.47/747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.46

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