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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,130.33 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,130.33 and 406.60 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,130.33 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,130.33 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,130.33 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 459,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,584.49/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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