Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,122 and 234.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,122 and 234.88 is: 352.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747.88 : 1,122 = 234.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747.88/1,122 = 234.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747.88x = 1,122 × 234.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747.88x = 263,535.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,535.36/747.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.38
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