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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,121.82 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,121.82 and 234.76 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,121.82 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,121.82 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,121.82 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 263,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,358.46/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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