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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.46, 1,120.80 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.46, 1,120.80 and 336.24 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.46 : 1,120.80 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.46/1,120.80 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.46x = 1,120.80 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.46x = 376,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,857.79/747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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