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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,138.67 and 412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,138.67 and 412.23 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,138.67 = 412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,138.67 = 412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,138.67 × 412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 469,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,396.81/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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