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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.09, 1,120.77 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.09, 1,120.77 and 308.48 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.09 : 1,120.77 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.09/1,120.77 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.09x = 1,120.77 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.09x = 345,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,729.53/747.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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