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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,140.30 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,140.30 and 413.88 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,140.30 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,140.30 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,140.30 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 471,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,947.36/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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