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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,135.44 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,135.44 and 434.60 is: 651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,135.44 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,135.44 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,135.44 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 493,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,462.22/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.88

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