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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.56, 1,124.94 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.56, 1,124.94 and 403.14 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.56 : 1,124.94 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.56/1,124.94 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.56x = 1,124.94 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.56x = 453,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,508.31/749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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