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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,126.35 and 555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,126.35 and 555.58 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,126.35 = 555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,126.35 = 555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,126.35 × 555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 625,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,777.53/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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