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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,138.48 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,138.48 and 412.07 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,138.48 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,138.48 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,138.48 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 469,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,126.73/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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