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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,134.14 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,134.14 and 410.22 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,134.14 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,134.14 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,134.14 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 465,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,244.86/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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