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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,119.81 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,119.81 and 335.95 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,119.81 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,119.81 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,119.81 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 376,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,200.17/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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