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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,130.49 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,130.49 and 429.27 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,130.49 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,130.49 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,130.49 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 485,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,285.44/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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