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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,120.01 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,120.01 and 278.37 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,120.01 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,120.01 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,120.01 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 311,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,775.79/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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