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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,126.62 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,126.62 and 503.04 is: 755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,126.62 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,126.62 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,126.62 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 566,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,734.92/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.08

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