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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.17, 1,124.03 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.17, 1,124.03 and 442.30 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.17 : 1,124.03 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.17/1,124.03 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.17x = 1,124.03 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.17x = 497,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,158.47/750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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