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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.77, 1,132.70 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.77, 1,132.70 and 431.32 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.77 : 1,132.70 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.77/1,132.70 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.77x = 1,132.70 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.77x = 488,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,556.16/755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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