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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,133.61 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,133.61 and 431.33 is: 645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,133.61 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,133.61 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,133.61 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 488,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,961.22/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.96

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