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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,126.04 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,126.04 and 339.75 is: 509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,126.04 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,126.04 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,126.04 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 382,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,570.39/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.63

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