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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,122.53 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,122.53 and 337.53 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,122.53 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,122.53 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,122.53 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 378,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,885.86/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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