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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,136.86 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,136.86 and 434.92 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,136.86 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,136.86 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,136.86 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 494,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,443.15/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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