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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,121.20 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,121.20 and 314.08 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,121.20 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,121.20 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,121.20 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 352,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,146.50/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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