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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,132.38 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,132.38 and 413.80 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,132.38 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,132.38 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,132.38 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 468,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,578.84/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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