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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.21, 1,120.41 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.21, 1,120.41 and 314.28 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.21 : 1,120.41 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.21/1,120.41 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.21x = 1,120.41 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.21x = 352,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,122.45/747.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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