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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,137.32 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,137.32 and 433.40 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,137.32 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,137.32 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,137.32 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 492,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,914.49/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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