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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,133.40 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,133.40 and 409.16 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,133.40 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,133.40 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,133.40 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 463,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,741.94/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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