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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,124.06 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,124.06 and 402.48 is: 603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,124.06 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,124.06 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,124.06 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 452,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,409.66/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.20

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