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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,121.35 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,121.35 and 308.82 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,121.35 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,121.35 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,121.35 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 346,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,295.31/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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