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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,120.60 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,120.60 and 301.95 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,120.60 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,120.60 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,120.60 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 338,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,364.42/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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