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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.03 and 639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.03 and 639.38 is: 959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.03 = 639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.03 = 639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.03 × 639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 725,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,070.43/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.07

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