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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.27 and 457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.27 and 457.83 is: 686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.27 = 457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.27 = 457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.27 × 457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 515,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,182.36/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.85

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