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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.12, 1,121.04 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.12, 1,121.04 and 314.40 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.12 : 1,121.04 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.12/1,121.04 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.12x = 1,121.04 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.12x = 352,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,454.98/747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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