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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,134.60 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,134.60 and 431.68 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,134.60 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,134.60 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,134.60 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 489,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,784.13/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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