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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,131.60 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,131.60 and 406.64 is: 611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,131.60 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,131.60 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,131.60 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 460,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,153.82/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.05

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