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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,127.96 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,127.96 and 405.74 is: 607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,127.96 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,127.96 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,127.96 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 457,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,660.80/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.87

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