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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,128.93 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,128.93 and 404.89 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,128.93 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,128.93 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,128.93 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 457,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,092.47/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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