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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,119.90 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,119.90 and 308.18 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,119.90 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,119.90 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,119.90 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 345,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,130.78/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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