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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.97 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.97 and 404.03 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.97 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.97 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.97 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 455,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,322.03/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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