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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.44, 1,138.14 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.44, 1,138.14 and 434.44 is: 651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.44 : 1,138.14 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.44/1,138.14 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.44x = 1,138.14 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.44x = 494,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,453.54/758.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.93

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