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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,133.46 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,133.46 and 431.46 is: 647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,133.46 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,133.46 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,133.46 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 489,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,042.65/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.34

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