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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,129.65 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,129.65 and 308.42 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,129.65 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,129.65 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,129.65 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 348,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,401.00/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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