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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,121.48 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,121.48 and 279.20 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,121.48 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,121.48 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,121.48 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 313,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,117.22/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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