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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,125.03 and 338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,125.03 and 338.93 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,125.03 = 338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,125.03 = 338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,125.03 × 338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 381,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,306.42/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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