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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,121.13 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,121.13 and 336.75 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,121.13 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,121.13 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,121.13 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 377,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,540.53/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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