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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,132.62 and 430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,132.62 and 430.09 is: 645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,132.62 = 430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,132.62 = 430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,132.62 × 430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 487,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,128.54/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.17

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