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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,123.20 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,123.20 and 558.08 is: 835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,123.20 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,123.20 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,123.20 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 626,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,835.46/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.69

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