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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.67, 1,121.68 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.67, 1,121.68 and 254.10 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.67 : 1,121.68 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.67/1,121.68 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.67x = 1,121.68 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.67x = 285,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,018.89/747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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