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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,124.58 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,124.58 and 339.35 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,124.58 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,124.58 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,124.58 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 381,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,626.22/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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