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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,136.70 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,136.70 and 433.32 is: 649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,136.70 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,136.70 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,136.70 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 492,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,554.84/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.77

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