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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,136.68 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,136.68 and 433.40 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,136.68 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,136.68 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,136.68 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 492,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,637.11/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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