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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,127.70 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,127.70 and 405.01 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,127.70 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,127.70 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,127.70 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 456,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,731.63/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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