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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,135.76 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,135.76 and 411.21 is: 616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,135.76 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,135.76 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,135.76 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 467,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,033.81/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.80

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