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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.79, 1,132.71 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.79, 1,132.71 and 409.26 is: 613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.79 : 1,132.71 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.79/1,132.71 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.79x = 1,132.71 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.79x = 463,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,572.89/755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.36

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