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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,120.77 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,120.77 and 314.34 is: 471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,120.77 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,120.77 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,120.77 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 352,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,302.84/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.43

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