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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,130.81 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,130.81 and 407.08 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,130.81 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,130.81 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,130.81 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 460,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,325.27/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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