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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.53, 1,121.30 and 407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.53, 1,121.30 and 407.69 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.53 : 1,121.30 = 407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.53/1,121.30 = 407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.53x = 1,121.30 × 407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.53x = 457,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,142.80/747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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