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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,129.95 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,129.95 and 406.62 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,129.95 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,129.95 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,129.95 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 459,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,460.27/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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