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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,128.19 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,128.19 and 404.84 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,128.19 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,128.19 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,128.19 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 456,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,736.44/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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