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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,130.08 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,130.08 and 429.57 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,130.08 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,130.08 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,130.08 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 485,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,448.47/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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