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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.18 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.18 and 409.34 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.18 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.18 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.18 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 464,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,259.57/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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