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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,121.64 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,121.64 and 234.64 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,121.64 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,121.64 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,121.64 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 263,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,181.61/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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