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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,136.37 and 432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,136.37 and 432.79 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,136.37 = 432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,136.37 = 432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,136.37 × 432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 491,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,809.57/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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