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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,132.20 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,132.20 and 430.40 is: 644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,132.20 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,132.20 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,132.20 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 487,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,298.88/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.56

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