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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,125.38 and 305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,125.38 and 305.23 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,125.38 = 305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,125.38 = 305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,125.38 × 305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 343,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,499.74/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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