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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,135 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,135 and 410.06 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,135 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,135 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,135 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 465,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,418.10/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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