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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,121.89 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,121.89 and 336.80 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,121.89 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,121.89 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,121.89 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 377,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,852.55/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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