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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,125.21 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,125.21 and 403.68 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,125.21 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,125.21 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,125.21 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 454,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,224.77/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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