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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,125.12 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,125.12 and 404.06 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,125.12 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,125.12 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,125.12 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 454,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,615.99/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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