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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,133.14 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,133.14 and 408.68 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,133.14 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,133.14 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,133.14 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 463,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,084.97/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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