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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.55, 1,137.91 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.55, 1,137.91 and 433.93 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.55 : 1,137.91 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.55/1,137.91 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.55x = 1,137.91 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.55x = 493,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,773.29/759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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