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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,134.84 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,134.84 and 432.12 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,134.84 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,134.84 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,134.84 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 490,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,387.06/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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