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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,124.68 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,124.68 and 333.36 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,124.68 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,124.68 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,124.68 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 374,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,923.32/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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