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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,121.40 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,121.40 and 314.64 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,121.40 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,121.40 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,121.40 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 352,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,837.30/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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