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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,120.21 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,120.21 and 357.23 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,120.21 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,120.21 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,120.21 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 400,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,174.53/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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