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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.11, 1,127.20 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.11, 1,127.20 and 405.60 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.11 : 1,127.20 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.11/1,127.20 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.11x = 1,127.20 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.11x = 457,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,192.32/752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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