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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.59, 1,120.19 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.59, 1,120.19 and 335.45 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.59 : 1,120.19 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.59/1,120.19 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.59x = 1,120.19 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.59x = 375,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,760.46/746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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