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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.25, 1,123.75 and 567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.25, 1,123.75 and 567.73 is: 850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.25 : 1,123.75 = 567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.25/1,123.75 = 567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.25x = 1,123.75 × 567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.25x = 637,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,986.59/750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.37

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