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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,121.24 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,121.24 and 279.08 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,121.24 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,121.24 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,121.24 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 312,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,915.66/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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