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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,134.72 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,134.72 and 410.24 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,134.72 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,134.72 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,134.72 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 465,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,507.53/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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