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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,132.38 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,132.38 and 413.16 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,132.38 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,132.38 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,132.38 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 467,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,854.12/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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