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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,121.04 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,121.04 and 356.85 is: 535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,121.04 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,121.04 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,121.04 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 400,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,043.12/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.46

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