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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,128.40 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,128.40 and 406.35 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,128.40 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,128.40 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,128.40 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 458,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,525.34/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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