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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,127.30 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,127.30 and 404.25 is: 606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,127.30 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,127.30 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,127.30 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 455,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,703.37/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.54

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