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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,121.98 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,121.98 and 337.24 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,121.98 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,121.98 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,121.98 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 378,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,376.54/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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