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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,127.85 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,127.85 and 404.95 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,127.85 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,127.85 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,127.85 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 456,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,717.22/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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