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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,120.92 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,120.92 and 336.66 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,120.92 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,120.92 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,120.92 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 377,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,368.93/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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