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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,126.88 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,126.88 and 403.52 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,126.88 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,126.88 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,126.88 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 454,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,718.62/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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