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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,126.04 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,126.04 and 404.32 is: 606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,126.04 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,126.04 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,126.04 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 455,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,280.49/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.07

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