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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,124.88 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,124.88 and 449.33 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,124.88 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,124.88 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,124.88 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 505,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,442.33/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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