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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.11, 1,124.85 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.11, 1,124.85 and 339.14 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.11 : 1,124.85 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.11/1,124.85 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.11x = 1,124.85 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.11x = 381,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,476.00/750.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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