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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,138.34 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,138.34 and 412.62 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,138.34 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,138.34 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,138.34 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 469,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,699.79/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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