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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,127.10 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,127.10 and 404.44 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,127.10 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,127.10 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,127.10 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 455,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,847.51/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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