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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,122 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,122 and 336.90 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,122 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,122 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,122 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 378,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,001.80/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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