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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,133.80 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,133.80 and 432.40 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,133.80 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,133.80 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,133.80 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 490,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,255.12/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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