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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.66, 1,129.30 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.66, 1,129.30 and 405.58 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.66 : 1,129.30 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.66/1,129.30 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.66x = 1,129.30 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.66x = 458,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,017.66/752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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