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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,121.94 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,121.94 and 309.14 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,121.94 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,121.94 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,121.94 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 346,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,836.53/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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