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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,134.63 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,134.63 and 409.73 is: 614.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,134.63 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,134.63 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,134.63 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 464,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,884.23/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.65

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