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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,121.40 and 337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,121.40 and 337.59 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,121.40 = 337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,121.40 = 337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,121.40 × 337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 378,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,573.43/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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