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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,124.81 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,124.81 and 403.16 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,124.81 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,124.81 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,124.81 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 453,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,470.76/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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