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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.93, 1,130.64 and 309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.93, 1,130.64 and 309.19 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.93 : 1,130.64 = 309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.93/1,130.64 = 309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.93x = 1,130.64 × 309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.93x = 349,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,582.58/753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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