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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,125.48 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,125.48 and 334.01 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,125.48 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,125.48 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,125.48 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 375,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,921.57/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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