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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,125.62 and 442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,125.62 and 442.34 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,125.62 = 442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,125.62 = 442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,125.62 × 442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 497,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,902.87/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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