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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,120.77 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,120.77 and 336.42 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,120.77 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,120.77 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,120.77 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 377,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,053.09/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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