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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,121.10 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,121.10 and 357.18 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,121.10 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,121.10 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,121.10 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 400,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,434.50/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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