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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,127.76 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,127.76 and 404.32 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,127.76 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,127.76 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,127.76 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 455,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,975.92/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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