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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,130.80 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,130.80 and 430.28 is: 644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,130.80 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,130.80 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,130.80 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 486,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,560.62/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.72

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