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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,128.89 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,128.89 and 406.72 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,128.89 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,128.89 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,128.89 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 459,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,142.28/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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