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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,121.88 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,121.88 and 315.04 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,121.88 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,121.88 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,121.88 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 353,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,437.08/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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