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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,132.64 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,132.64 and 430.30 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,132.64 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,132.64 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,132.64 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 487,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,374.99/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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