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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.14, 1,125.83 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.14, 1,125.83 and 403.72 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.14 : 1,125.83 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.14/1,125.83 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.14x = 1,125.83 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.14x = 454,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,520.09/750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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