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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,137.06 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,137.06 and 433.38 is: 649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,137.06 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,137.06 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,137.06 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 492,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,779.06/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.56

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