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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,120.67 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,120.67 and 314.27 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,120.67 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,120.67 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,120.67 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 352,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,188.14/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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