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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,126.10 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,126.10 and 339.73 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,126.10 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,126.10 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,126.10 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 382,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,569.95/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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