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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,121.40 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,121.40 and 254.04 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,121.40 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,121.40 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,121.40 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 284,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,880.46/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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