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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,137.34 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,137.34 and 433.56 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,137.34 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,137.34 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,137.34 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 493,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,105.13/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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