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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,138.41 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,138.41 and 434.58 is: 652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,138.41 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,138.41 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,138.41 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 494,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,730.22/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.18

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