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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,132.29 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,132.29 and 407.94 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,132.29 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,132.29 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,132.29 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 461,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,906.38/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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