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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,138.59 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,138.59 and 434.97 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,138.59 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,138.59 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,138.59 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 495,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,252.49/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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