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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,121.17 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,121.17 and 336.21 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,121.17 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,121.17 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,121.17 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 376,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,948.57/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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