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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,122.37 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,122.37 and 337.07 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,122.37 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,122.37 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,122.37 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 378,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,317.26/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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