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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,121.65 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,121.65 and 336.68 is: 505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,121.65 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,121.65 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,121.65 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 377,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,637.12/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.02

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