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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,125.73 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,125.73 and 403.51 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,125.73 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,125.73 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,125.73 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 454,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,239.49/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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