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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,132.32 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,132.32 and 408.65 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,132.32 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,132.32 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,132.32 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 462,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,722.57/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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