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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,129.60 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,129.60 and 406.27 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,129.60 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,129.60 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,129.60 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 458,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,915.87/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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