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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,125.30 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,125.30 and 507.20 is: 760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,125.30 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,125.30 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,125.30 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 570,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,752.16/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.25

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