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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,135.26 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,135.26 and 434.46 is: 651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,135.26 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,135.26 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,135.26 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 493,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,225.06/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.69

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