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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.37, 1,130.57 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.37, 1,130.57 and 407.85 is: 611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.37 : 1,130.57 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.37/1,130.57 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.37x = 1,130.57 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.37x = 461,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,102.97/754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.24

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