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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,134.90 and 641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,134.90 and 641.70 is: 963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,134.90 = 641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,134.90 = 641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,134.90 × 641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 728,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,265.33/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.20

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