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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,132.92 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,132.92 and 415.44 is: 623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,132.92 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,132.92 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,132.92 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 470,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,660.28/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.16

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