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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,130.03 and 407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,130.03 and 407.77 is: 610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,130.03 = 407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,130.03 = 407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,130.03 × 407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 460,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,792.33/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.35

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