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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,126.21 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,126.21 and 438.78 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,126.21 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,126.21 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,126.21 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 494,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,154.01/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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