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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.99, 1,128.11 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.99, 1,128.11 and 405.69 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.99 : 1,128.11 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.99/1,128.11 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.99x = 1,128.11 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.99x = 457,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,662.95/751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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