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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,120.44 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,120.44 and 227.04 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,120.44 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,120.44 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,120.44 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 254,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,384.70/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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