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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,133.19 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,133.19 and 408.96 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,133.19 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,133.19 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,133.19 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 463,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,431.07/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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