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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,139.46 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,139.46 and 430.24 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,139.46 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,139.46 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,139.46 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 490,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,241.27/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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