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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.39, 1,121.71 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.39, 1,121.71 and 337.05 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.39 : 1,121.71 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.39/1,121.71 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.39x = 1,121.71 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.39x = 378,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,069.55/748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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