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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,121.51 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,121.51 and 227.66 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,121.51 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,121.51 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,121.51 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 255,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,316.22/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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