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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.73, 1,139.59 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.73, 1,139.59 and 434.87 is: 652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.73 : 1,139.59 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.73/1,139.59 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.73x = 1,139.59 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.73x = 495,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,566.72/759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.30

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