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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,131.28 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,131.28 and 408.63 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,131.28 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,131.28 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,131.28 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 462,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,272.90/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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