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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,135.22 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,135.22 and 409.93 is: 615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,135.22 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,135.22 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,135.22 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 465,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,355.85/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.00

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