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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.92, 1,130.88 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.92, 1,130.88 and 429.44 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.92 : 1,130.88 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.92/1,130.88 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.92x = 1,130.88 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.92x = 485,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,645.11/753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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