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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,131.75 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,131.75 and 407.56 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,131.75 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,131.75 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,131.75 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 461,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,256.03/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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