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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,125.89 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,125.89 and 403.31 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,125.89 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,125.89 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,125.89 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 454,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,077.07/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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