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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.46, 1,121.19 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.46, 1,121.19 and 314.34 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.46 : 1,121.19 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.46/1,121.19 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.46x = 1,121.19 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.46x = 352,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,434.86/747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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