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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,121.70 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,121.70 and 234.93 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,121.70 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,121.70 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,121.70 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 263,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,520.98/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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