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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,127.43 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,127.43 and 403.89 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,127.43 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,127.43 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,127.43 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 455,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,357.70/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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