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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,127.05 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,127.05 and 492.08 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,127.05 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,127.05 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,127.05 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 554,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,591.90/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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