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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.53, 1,130.80 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.53, 1,130.80 and 453.24 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.53 : 1,130.80 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.53/1,130.80 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.53x = 1,130.80 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.53x = 512,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,523.79/753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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