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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,121.64 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,121.64 and 309.05 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,121.64 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,121.64 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,121.64 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 346,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,645.65/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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