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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,129.86 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,129.86 and 411 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,129.86 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,129.86 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,129.86 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 464,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,372.46/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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