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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,139.76 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,139.76 and 435.24 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,139.76 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,139.76 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,139.76 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 496,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,069.14/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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