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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.82, 1,125.18 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.82, 1,125.18 and 339.18 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.82 : 1,125.18 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.82/1,125.18 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.82x = 1,125.18 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.82x = 381,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,638.55/749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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