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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.73, 1,121.79 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.73, 1,121.79 and 254.20 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.73 : 1,121.79 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.73/1,121.79 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.73x = 1,121.79 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.73x = 285,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,159.02/747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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