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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,134.42 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,134.42 and 416.44 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,134.42 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,134.42 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,134.42 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 472,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,417.86/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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