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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,135.92 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,135.92 and 432.80 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,135.92 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,135.92 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,135.92 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 491,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,626.18/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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