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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,130.20 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,130.20 and 407.60 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,130.20 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,130.20 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,130.20 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 460,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,669.52/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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