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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,123.61 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,123.61 and 338.37 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,123.61 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,123.61 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,123.61 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 380,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,194.22/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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