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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,134.67 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,134.67 and 602.40 is: 902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,134.67 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,134.67 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,134.67 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 683,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,519.53/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.74

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