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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,120.41 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,120.41 and 278.46 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,120.41 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,120.41 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,120.41 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 311,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,989.37/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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