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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,130.90 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,130.90 and 408.38 is: 611.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,130.90 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,130.90 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,130.90 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 461,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,837.90/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.86

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