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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,122.67 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,122.67 and 337.49 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,122.67 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,122.67 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,122.67 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 378,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,887.65/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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