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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,126.60 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,126.60 and 405.24 is: 607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,126.60 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,126.60 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,126.60 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 456,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,543.38/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.23

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