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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,133.52 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,133.52 and 430.80 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,133.52 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,133.52 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,133.52 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 488,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,320.42/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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