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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,134.32 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,134.32 and 602.16 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,134.32 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,134.32 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,134.32 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 683,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,039.12/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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