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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.34, 1,121.29 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.34, 1,121.29 and 357.51 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.34 : 1,121.29 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.34/1,121.29 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.34x = 1,121.29 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.34x = 400,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,877.71/747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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