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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,135.35 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,135.35 and 432.32 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,135.35 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,135.35 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,135.35 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 490,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,828.84/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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