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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,132.97 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,132.97 and 409.09 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,132.97 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,132.97 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,132.97 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 463,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,484.89/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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