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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,138.85 and 435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,138.85 and 435.23 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,138.85 = 435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,138.85 = 435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,138.85 × 435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 495,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,659.51/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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