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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,130.61 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,130.61 and 406.95 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,130.61 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,130.61 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,130.61 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 460,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,101.74/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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