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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,136.41 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,136.41 and 432.93 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,136.41 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,136.41 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,136.41 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 491,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,984.90/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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