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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.85, 1,125.56 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.85, 1,125.56 and 403.66 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.85 : 1,125.56 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.85/1,125.56 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.85x = 1,125.56 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.85x = 454,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,343.55/750.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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