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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,129.35 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,129.35 and 405.95 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,129.35 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,129.35 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,129.35 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 458,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,453.99/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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