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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,134.68 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,134.68 and 404.70 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,134.68 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,134.68 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,134.68 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 459,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,207.38/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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