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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,125.12 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,125.12 and 404.19 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,125.12 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,125.12 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,125.12 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 454,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,762.25/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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