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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.11, 1,136.82 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.11, 1,136.82 and 433.49 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.11 : 1,136.82 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.11/1,136.82 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.11x = 1,136.82 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.11x = 492,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,800.31/759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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