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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.86, 1,121.04 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.86, 1,121.04 and 309.04 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.86 : 1,121.04 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.86/1,121.04 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.86x = 1,121.04 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.86x = 346,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,443.40/747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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