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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.29, 1,134.88 and 431.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.29, 1,134.88 and 431.89 is: 648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.29 : 1,134.88 = 431.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.29/1,134.88 = 431.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.29x = 1,134.88 × 431.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.29x = 490,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,139.41/756.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.08

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