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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,121.75 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,121.75 and 315.05 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,121.75 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,121.75 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,121.75 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 353,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,407.34/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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