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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,122.32 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,122.32 and 315.26 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,122.32 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,122.32 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,122.32 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 353,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,822.60/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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