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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.52, 1,120.48 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.52, 1,120.48 and 330.72 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.52 : 1,120.48 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.52/1,120.48 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.52x = 1,120.48 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.52x = 370,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,565.15/747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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