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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,132.93 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,132.93 and 408.33 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,132.93 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,132.93 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,132.93 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 462,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,603.64/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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