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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,134.36 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,134.36 and 414 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,134.36 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,134.36 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,134.36 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 469,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,625.04/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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