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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,133.49 and 431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,133.49 and 431.27 is: 646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,133.49 = 431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,133.49 = 431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,133.49 × 431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 488,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,840.23/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.91

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