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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,124.37 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,124.37 and 338.54 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,124.37 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,124.37 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,124.37 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 380,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,647.03/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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