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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.54, 1,123.54 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.54, 1,123.54 and 338.97 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.54 : 1,123.54 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.54/1,123.54 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.54x = 1,123.54 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.54x = 380,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,846.35/749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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