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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,135.01 and 409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,135.01 and 409.97 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,135.01 = 409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,135.01 = 409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,135.01 × 409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 465,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,320.84/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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