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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,125.12 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,125.12 and 339.36 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,125.12 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,125.12 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,125.12 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 381,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,820.72/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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