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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,132.33 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,132.33 and 407.63 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,132.33 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,132.33 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,132.33 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 461,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,565.00/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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