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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,134.21 and 537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,134.21 and 537.71 is: 806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,134.21 = 537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,134.21 = 537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,134.21 × 537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 609,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,870.39/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.60

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