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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,137.65 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,137.65 and 429.17 is: 643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,137.65 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,137.65 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,137.65 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 488,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,237.42/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.75

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