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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,123.98 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,123.98 and 333.01 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,123.98 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,123.98 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,123.98 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 374,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,296.74/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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