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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.51, 1,138.25 and 412.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.51, 1,138.25 and 412.09 is: 618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.51 : 1,138.25 = 412.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.51/1,138.25 = 412.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.51x = 1,138.25 × 412.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.51x = 469,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,061.44/758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.40

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