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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,126.92 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,126.92 and 411.44 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,126.92 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,126.92 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,126.92 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 463,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,659.96/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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