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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,132.68 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,132.68 and 409.68 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,132.68 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,132.68 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,132.68 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 464,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,036.34/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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