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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.21, 1,120.77 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.21, 1,120.77 and 234.21 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.21 : 1,120.77 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.21/1,120.77 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.21x = 1,120.77 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.21x = 262,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,495.54/747.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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