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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,125.04 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,125.04 and 338.86 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,125.04 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,125.04 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,125.04 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 381,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,231.05/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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