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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,126.56 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,126.56 and 339.87 is: 509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,126.56 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,126.56 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,126.56 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 382,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,883.95/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.33

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