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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.22, 1,120.40 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.22, 1,120.40 and 314.26 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.22 : 1,120.40 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.22/1,120.40 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.22x = 1,120.40 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.22x = 352,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,096.90/747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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