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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,121.92 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,121.92 and 337.16 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,121.92 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,121.92 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,121.92 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 378,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,268.51/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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