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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,125.30 and 421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,125.30 and 421.78 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,125.30 = 421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,125.30 = 421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,125.30 × 421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 474,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,629.03/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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