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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,122.51 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,122.51 and 337.38 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,122.51 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,122.51 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,122.51 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 378,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,712.42/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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