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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.64, 1,126.50 and 504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.64, 1,126.50 and 504.13 is: 756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.64 : 1,126.50 = 504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.64/1,126.50 = 504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.64x = 1,126.50 × 504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.64x = 567,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,902.45/750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.56

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