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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,120.54 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,120.54 and 234.04 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,120.54 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,120.54 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,120.54 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 262,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,251.18/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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