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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,132.46 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,132.46 and 404.07 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,132.46 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,132.46 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,132.46 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 457,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,593.11/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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