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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,121.04 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,121.04 and 247.16 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,121.04 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,121.04 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,121.04 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 277,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,070.64/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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