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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,131.16 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,131.16 and 407.88 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,131.16 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,131.16 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,131.16 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 461,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,377.54/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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