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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.43, 1,125.63 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.43, 1,125.63 and 506.80 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.43 : 1,125.63 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.43/1,125.63 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.43x = 1,125.63 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.43x = 570,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,469.28/750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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