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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,125.02 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,125.02 and 375.15 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,125.02 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,125.02 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,125.02 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 422,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,049.38/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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