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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,122.66 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,122.66 and 337.56 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,122.66 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,122.66 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,122.66 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 378,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,965.11/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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