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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.79, 1,126.85 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.79, 1,126.85 and 404.26 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.79 : 1,126.85 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.79/1,126.85 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.79x = 1,126.85 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.79x = 455,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,538.57/751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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