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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,126.67 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,126.67 and 404.37 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,126.67 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,126.67 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,126.67 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 455,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,589.53/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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