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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,135.29 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,135.29 and 409.94 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,135.29 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,135.29 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,135.29 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 465,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,400.78/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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