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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,128.72 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,128.72 and 405.62 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,128.72 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,128.72 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,128.72 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 457,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,831.41/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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