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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,137.60 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,137.60 and 433.80 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,137.60 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,137.60 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,137.60 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 493,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,490.88/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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