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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,121.38 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,121.38 and 314.74 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,121.38 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,121.38 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,121.38 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 352,943.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,943.14/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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