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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.99, 1,122.03 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.99, 1,122.03 and 315 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.99 : 1,122.03 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.99/1,122.03 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.99x = 1,122.03 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.99x = 353,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,439.45/747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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