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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.36, 1,133.36 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.36, 1,133.36 and 430.40 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.36 : 1,133.36 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.36/1,133.36 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.36x = 1,133.36 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.36x = 487,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,798.14/755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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