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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.96, 1,136.84 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.96, 1,136.84 and 411.18 is: 616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.96 : 1,136.84 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.96/1,136.84 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.96x = 1,136.84 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.96x = 467,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,439.55/757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.71

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