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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.47, 1,123.01 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.47, 1,123.01 and 337.32 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.47 : 1,123.01 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.47/1,123.01 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.47x = 1,123.01 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.47x = 378,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,813.73/748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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