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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,133.88 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,133.88 and 431.44 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,133.88 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,133.88 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,133.88 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 489,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,201.19/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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