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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,135.32 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,135.32 and 432.60 is: 647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,135.32 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,135.32 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,135.32 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 491,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,139.43/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.91

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