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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.73, 1,126.22 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.73, 1,126.22 and 404.44 is: 606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.73 : 1,126.22 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.73/1,126.22 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.73x = 1,126.22 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.73x = 455,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,488.42/750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.73

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