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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.53, 1,123.63 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.53, 1,123.63 and 403.05 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.53 : 1,123.63 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.53/1,123.63 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.53x = 1,123.63 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.53x = 452,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,879.07/749.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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