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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.65, 1,119.57 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.65, 1,119.57 and 335.89 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.65 : 1,119.57 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.65/1,119.57 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.65x = 1,119.57 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.65x = 376,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,052.37/746.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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