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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,130.97 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,130.97 and 407.19 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,130.97 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,130.97 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,130.97 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 460,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,517.64/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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