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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,134.23 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,134.23 and 602.10 is: 902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,134.23 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,134.23 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,134.23 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 682,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,916.87/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.29

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