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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,133.33 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,133.33 and 408.78 is: 613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,133.33 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,133.33 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,133.33 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 463,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,280.59/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.26

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