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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,121.70 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,121.70 and 337.14 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,121.70 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,121.70 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,121.70 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 378,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,169.94/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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