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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,135.26 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,135.26 and 409.66 is: 614.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,135.26 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,135.26 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,135.26 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 465,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,070.61/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.65

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