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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,120.03 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,120.03 and 336.41 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,120.03 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,120.03 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,120.03 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 376,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,787.61/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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