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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,125.90 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,125.90 and 339.93 is: 509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,125.90 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,125.90 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,125.90 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 382,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,727.19/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.62

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