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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,121.95 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,121.95 and 337.01 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,121.95 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,121.95 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,121.95 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 378,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,109.49/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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