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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.19, 1,129.96 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.19, 1,129.96 and 406.52 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.19 : 1,129.96 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.19/1,129.96 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.19x = 1,129.96 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.19x = 459,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,348.15/753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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