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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.89, 1,121.56 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.89, 1,121.56 and 336.82 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.89 : 1,121.56 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.89/1,121.56 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.89x = 1,121.56 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.89x = 377,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,760.19/747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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