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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,133.68 and 430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,133.68 and 430.39 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,133.68 = 430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,133.68 = 430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,133.68 × 430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 487,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,924.54/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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