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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,131.93 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,131.93 and 406.89 is: 611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,131.93 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,131.93 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,131.93 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 460,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,571.00/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.40

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