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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.26, 1,121.08 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.26, 1,121.08 and 234.26 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.26 : 1,121.08 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.26/1,121.08 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.26x = 1,121.08 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.26x = 262,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,624.20/747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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