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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,134.44 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,134.44 and 433.68 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,134.44 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,134.44 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,134.44 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 491,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,983.94/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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