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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,122.13 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,122.13 and 228.02 is: 342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,122.13 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,122.13 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,122.13 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 255,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,866.11/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.08

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