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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,125.04 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,125.04 and 503.20 is: 754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,125.04 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,125.04 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,125.04 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 566,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,120.13/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.12

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