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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,131.60 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,131.60 and 412 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,131.60 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,131.60 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,131.60 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 466,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,219.20/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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