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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,141.84 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,141.84 and 413.44 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,141.84 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,141.84 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,141.84 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 472,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,082.72/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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