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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,119.20 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,119.20 and 335.78 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,119.20 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,119.20 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,119.20 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 375,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,804.98/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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