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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,130.04 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,130.04 and 406.92 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,130.04 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,130.04 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,130.04 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 459,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,835.88/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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