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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,120.46 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,120.46 and 234.02 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,120.46 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,120.46 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,120.46 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 262,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,210.05/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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