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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.74, 1,121.61 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.74, 1,121.61 and 336.80 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.74 : 1,121.61 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.74/1,121.61 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.74x = 1,121.61 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.74x = 377,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,750.96/747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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