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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.49, 1,125.86 and 339.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.49, 1,125.86 and 339.61 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.49 : 1,125.86 = 339.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.49/1,125.86 = 339.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.49x = 1,125.86 × 339.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.49x = 382,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,353.31/750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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