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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,130.71 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,130.71 and 407.90 is: 611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,130.71 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,130.71 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,130.71 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 461,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,210.96/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.30

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