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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,125.14 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,125.14 and 403.88 is: 605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,125.14 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,125.14 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,125.14 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 454,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,421.54/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.23

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