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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,122.37 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,122.37 and 315.08 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,122.37 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,122.37 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,122.37 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 353,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,634.76/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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