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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,116.87 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,116.87 and 333.48 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,116.87 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,116.87 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,116.87 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 372,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,453.81/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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