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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.65, 1,121.80 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.65, 1,121.80 and 308.99 is: 463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.65 : 1,121.80 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.65/1,121.80 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.65x = 1,121.80 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.65x = 346,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,627.01/747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.63

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