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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.78, 1,127.82 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.78, 1,127.82 and 404.90 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.78 : 1,127.82 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.78/1,127.82 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.78x = 1,127.82 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.78x = 456,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,654.43/751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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