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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,121.18 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,121.18 and 336.82 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,121.18 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,121.18 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,121.18 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 377,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,635.85/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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