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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.91, 1,121.91 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.91, 1,121.91 and 227.93 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.91 : 1,121.91 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.91/1,121.91 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.91x = 1,121.91 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.91x = 255,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,710.20/747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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