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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,122.01 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,122.01 and 227.94 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,122.01 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,122.01 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,122.01 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 255,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,750.96/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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