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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,125.63 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,125.63 and 605.01 is: 907.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,125.63 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,125.63 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,125.63 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 681,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,017.41/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.54

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