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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,131.27 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,131.27 and 402.64 is: 603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,131.27 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,131.27 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,131.27 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 455,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,490.21/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.79

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