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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,137.28 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,137.28 and 411.48 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,137.28 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,137.28 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,137.28 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 467,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,969.79/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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