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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,124.30 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,124.30 and 506 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,124.30 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,124.30 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,124.30 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 568,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,895.80/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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