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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,120.02 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,120.02 and 336.06 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,120.02 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,120.02 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,120.02 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 376,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,393.92/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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