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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,125.05 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,125.05 and 339.17 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,125.05 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,125.05 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,125.05 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 381,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,575.89/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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