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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.80, 1,125.36 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.80, 1,125.36 and 403.44 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.80 : 1,125.36 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.80/1,125.36 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.80x = 1,125.36 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.80x = 454,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,015.24/749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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