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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,138.17 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,138.17 and 412.38 is: 618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,138.17 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,138.17 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,138.17 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 469,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,358.54/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.73

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