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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.70, 1,130.55 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.70, 1,130.55 and 429.70 is: 644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.70 : 1,130.55 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.70/1,130.55 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.70x = 1,130.55 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.70x = 485,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,797.34/753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.55

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