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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,120.26 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,120.26 and 336.18 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,120.26 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,120.26 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,120.26 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 376,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,609.01/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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