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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.22, 1,135.83 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.22, 1,135.83 and 414.50 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.22 : 1,135.83 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.22/1,135.83 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.22x = 1,135.83 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.22x = 470,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,801.54/757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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