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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,134.18 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,134.18 and 431.36 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,134.18 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,134.18 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,134.18 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 489,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,234.21/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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