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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,133.36 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,133.36 and 430.24 is: 645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,133.36 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,133.36 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,133.36 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 487,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,616.81/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.37

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