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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,121.25 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,121.25 and 357.53 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,121.25 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,121.25 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,121.25 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 400,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,880.51/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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