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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,123.92 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,123.92 and 505.80 is: 757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,123.92 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,123.92 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,123.92 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 568,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,478.74/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.61

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