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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,121.85 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,121.85 and 315 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,121.85 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,121.85 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,121.85 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 353,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,382.75/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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