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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,120.78 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,120.78 and 336.38 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,120.78 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,120.78 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,120.78 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 377,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,007.98/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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