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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,126.66 and 403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,126.66 and 403.37 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,126.66 = 403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,126.66 = 403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,126.66 × 403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 454,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,460.84/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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