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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,130.69 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,130.69 and 407.48 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.07 : 1,130.69 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.07/1,130.69 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.07x = 1,130.69 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.07x = 460,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,725.87/754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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