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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,136.11 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,136.11 and 411.45 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,136.11 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,136.11 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,136.11 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 467,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,452.46/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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