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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,129.62 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,129.62 and 407.19 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,129.62 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,129.62 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,129.62 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 459,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,969.97/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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