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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,125.63 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,125.63 and 403.59 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,125.63 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,125.63 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,125.63 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 454,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,293.01/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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