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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,125.96 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,125.96 and 339.94 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,125.96 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,125.96 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,125.96 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 382,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,758.84/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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