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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,131.98 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,131.98 and 430.07 is: 644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,131.98 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,131.98 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,131.98 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 486,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,822.83/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.48

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