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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.20, 1,122.57 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.20, 1,122.57 and 337.02 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.20 : 1,122.57 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.20/1,122.57 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.20x = 1,122.57 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.20x = 378,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,328.54/748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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