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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,124.84 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,124.84 and 339.62 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,124.84 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,124.84 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,124.84 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 382,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,018.16/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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