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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,124.81 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,124.81 and 339.22 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,124.81 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,124.81 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,124.81 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 381,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,553.27/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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