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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,121.07 and 227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,121.07 and 227.29 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,121.07 = 227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,121.07 = 227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,121.07 × 227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 254,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,808.00/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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