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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.05, 1,135.66 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.05, 1,135.66 and 432.43 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.05 : 1,135.66 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.05/1,135.66 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.05x = 1,135.66 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.05x = 491,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,093.45/758.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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