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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,133.82 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,133.82 and 409.62 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,133.82 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,133.82 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,133.82 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 464,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,435.35/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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