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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,119.65 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,119.65 and 336.08 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,119.65 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,119.65 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,119.65 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 376,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,293.09/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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