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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,117.32 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,117.32 and 224.79 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,117.32 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,117.32 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,117.32 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 251,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,162.36/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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