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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,125.75 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,125.75 and 403.56 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,125.75 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,125.75 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,125.75 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 454,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,307.67/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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