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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,122 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,122 and 315.12 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,122 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,122 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,122 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 353,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,564.64/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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