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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,136.36 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,136.36 and 433.22 is: 649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,136.36 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,136.36 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,136.36 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 492,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,289.28/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.82

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