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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,121.84 and 460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,121.84 and 460.34 is: 691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,121.84 = 460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,121.84 = 460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,121.84 × 460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 516,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,427.83/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.26

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