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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,122.06 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,122.06 and 336.70 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,122.06 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,122.06 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,122.06 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 377,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,797.60/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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