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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.87, 1,125.01 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.87, 1,125.01 and 403.06 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.87 : 1,125.01 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.87/1,125.01 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.87x = 1,125.01 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.87x = 453,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,438.89/749.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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