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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.72 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.72 and 414.72 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.72 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.72 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.72 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 470,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,591.08/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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