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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,132.86 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,132.86 and 430.36 is: 645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,132.86 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,132.86 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,132.86 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 487,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,537.63/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.68

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