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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,126.07 and 506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,126.07 and 506.45 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,126.07 = 506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,126.07 = 506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,126.07 × 506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 570,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,300.33/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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