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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,129.28 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,129.28 and 406.62 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,129.28 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,129.28 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,129.28 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 459,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,185.80/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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