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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,124.64 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,124.64 and 305.50 is: 457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,124.64 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,124.64 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,124.64 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 343,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,577.52/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.99

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