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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,135.12 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,135.12 and 410.34 is: 615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,135.12 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,135.12 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,135.12 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 465,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,785.14/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.58

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