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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,137.77 and 434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,137.77 and 434.19 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,137.77 = 434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,137.77 = 434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,137.77 × 434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 494,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,006.19/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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