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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.22, 1,131.88 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.22, 1,131.88 and 408.72 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.22 : 1,131.88 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.22/1,131.88 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.22x = 1,131.88 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.22x = 462,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,621.99/756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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