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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,122.84 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,122.84 and 338.20 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,122.84 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,122.84 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,122.84 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 379,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,744.49/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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