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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.70, 1,121.82 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.70, 1,121.82 and 314.92 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.70 : 1,121.82 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.70/1,121.82 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.70x = 1,121.82 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.70x = 353,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,283.55/747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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