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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,126.17 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,126.17 and 404.57 is: 606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,126.17 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,126.17 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,126.17 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 455,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,617.41/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.64

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