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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.37, 1,129.07 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.37, 1,129.07 and 406.85 is: 609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.37 : 1,129.07 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.37/1,129.07 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.37x = 1,129.07 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.37x = 459,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,357.50/753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.74

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