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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,138.80 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,138.80 and 429.80 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,138.80 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,138.80 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,138.80 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 489,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,456.24/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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