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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.20, 1,137.06 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.20, 1,137.06 and 433.72 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.20 : 1,137.06 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.20/1,137.06 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.20x = 1,137.06 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.20x = 493,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,165.66/758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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