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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,134.16 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,134.16 and 409.88 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,134.16 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,134.16 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,134.16 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 464,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,869.50/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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