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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.39, 1,135.13 and 428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.39, 1,135.13 and 428.30 is: 641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.39 : 1,135.13 = 428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.39/1,135.13 = 428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.39x = 1,135.13 × 428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.39x = 486,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,177.25/757.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.92

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