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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,123.68 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,123.68 and 403.56 is: 604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,123.68 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,123.68 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,123.68 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 453,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,472.30/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.05

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