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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,125.20 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,125.20 and 339.46 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,125.20 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,125.20 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,125.20 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 381,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,960.39/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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