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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,121.27 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,121.27 and 336.95 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,121.27 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,121.27 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,121.27 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 377,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,811.93/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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