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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.00, 1,120.38 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.00, 1,120.38 and 308.12 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.00 : 1,120.38 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.00/1,120.38 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.00x = 1,120.38 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.00x = 345,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,208.04/747.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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