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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,125 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,125 and 339.20 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,125 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,125 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,125 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 381,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,600/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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