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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,125 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,125 and 403.02 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,125 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,125 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,125 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 453,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,397.50/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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