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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,120.71 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,120.71 and 336.78 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,120.71 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,120.71 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,120.71 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 377,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,432.71/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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