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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.13, 1,120.74 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.13, 1,120.74 and 227.11 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.13 : 1,120.74 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.13/1,120.74 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.13x = 1,120.74 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.13x = 254,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,531.26/747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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