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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,124.73 and 403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,124.73 and 403.33 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,124.73 = 403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,124.73 = 403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,124.73 × 403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 453,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,637.35/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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