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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,120.23 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,120.23 and 336.12 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,120.23 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,120.23 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,120.23 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 376,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,531.71/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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