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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,134.46 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,134.46 and 423.20 is: 634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,134.46 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,134.46 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,134.46 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 480,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,101.92/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.35

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