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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,123.06 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,123.06 and 337.56 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,123.06 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,123.06 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,123.06 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 379,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,095.71/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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