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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.06, 1,132.17 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.06, 1,132.17 and 430.86 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.06 : 1,132.17 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.06/1,132.17 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.06x = 1,132.17 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.06x = 487,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,806.77/756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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