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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,126.00 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,126.00 and 403.58 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,126.00 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,126.00 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,126.00 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 454,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,434.40/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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