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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.41, 1,125.37 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.41, 1,125.37 and 339.91 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.41 : 1,125.37 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.41/1,125.37 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.41x = 1,125.37 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.41x = 382,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,520.85/750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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