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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.78, 1,124.81 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.78, 1,124.81 and 403.75 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.78 : 1,124.81 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.78/1,124.81 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.78x = 1,124.81 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.78x = 454,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,134.39/750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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