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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.37, 1,125.23 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.37, 1,125.23 and 603.66 is: 905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.37 : 1,125.23 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.37/1,125.23 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.37x = 1,125.23 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.37x = 679,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,250.72/750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.23

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