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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,121.73 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,121.73 and 309.54 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,121.73 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,121.73 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,121.73 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 347,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,220.30/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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