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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.98, 1,138.46 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.98, 1,138.46 and 434.12 is: 651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.98 : 1,138.46 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.98/1,138.46 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.98x = 1,138.46 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.98x = 494,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,223.65/758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.17

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