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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.03, 1,123.77 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.03, 1,123.77 and 338.05 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.03 : 1,123.77 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.03/1,123.77 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.03x = 1,123.77 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.03x = 379,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,890.45/749.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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