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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,117.20 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,117.20 and 231.84 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,117.20 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,117.20 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,117.20 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 259,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,011.65/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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