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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,134.84 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,134.84 and 431.96 is: 647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,134.84 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,134.84 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,134.84 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 490,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,205.49/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.53

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