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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.35, 1,139.03 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.35, 1,139.03 and 434.49 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.35 : 1,139.03 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.35/1,139.03 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.35x = 1,139.03 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.35x = 494,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,894.97/759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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