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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,138.26 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,138.26 and 433.04 is: 649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,138.26 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,138.26 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,138.26 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 492,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,912.11/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.25

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