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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.63, 1,120.86 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.63, 1,120.86 and 302.85 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.63 : 1,120.86 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.63/1,120.86 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.63x = 1,120.86 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.63x = 339,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,452.45/747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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