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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,121.28 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,121.28 and 336.82 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,121.28 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,121.28 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,121.28 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 377,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,669.53/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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