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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,138.46 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,138.46 and 434.16 is: 650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,138.46 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,138.46 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,138.46 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 494,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,271.62/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.78

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