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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,134.30 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,134.30 and 409.70 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,134.30 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,134.30 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,134.30 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 464,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,722.71/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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