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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,121.40 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,121.40 and 336.84 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,121.40 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,121.40 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,121.40 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 377,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,732.38/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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