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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,120.17 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,120.17 and 314.14 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,120.17 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,120.17 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,120.17 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 351,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,890.20/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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