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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,138.20 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,138.20 and 434.32 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,138.20 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,138.20 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,138.20 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 494,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,343.02/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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