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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,120.65 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,120.65 and 314.25 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,120.65 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,120.65 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,120.65 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 352,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,164.26/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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