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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.13, 1,122.84 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.13, 1,122.84 and 338.01 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.13 : 1,122.84 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.13/1,122.84 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.13x = 1,122.84 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.13x = 379,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,531.15/749.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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