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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,125 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,125 and 339.34 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,125 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,125 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,125 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 381,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,757.50/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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