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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,120.26 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,120.26 and 336.93 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,120.26 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,120.26 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,120.26 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 377,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,449.20/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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