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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,120.68 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,120.68 and 308.34 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,120.68 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,120.68 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,120.68 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 345,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,550.47/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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