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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.53, 1,127.80 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.53, 1,127.80 and 406 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.53 : 1,127.80 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.53/1,127.80 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.53x = 1,127.80 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.53x = 457,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,886.80/752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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