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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.64, 1,135.62 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.64, 1,135.62 and 432.29 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.64 : 1,135.62 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.64/1,135.62 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.64x = 1,135.62 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.64x = 490,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,917.17/757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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