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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.39, 1,121.09 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.39, 1,121.09 and 336.31 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.39 : 1,121.09 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.39/1,121.09 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.39x = 1,121.09 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.39x = 377,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,033.78/747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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