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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,134.01 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,134.01 and 432.19 is: 647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,134.01 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,134.01 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,134.01 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 490,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,107.78/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.78

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