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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.27, 1,125.45 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.27, 1,125.45 and 423.30 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.27 : 1,125.45 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.27/1,125.45 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.27x = 1,125.45 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.27x = 476,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,402.99/750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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