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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.75, 1,138.53 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.75, 1,138.53 and 435.21 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.75 : 1,138.53 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.75/1,138.53 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.75x = 1,138.53 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.75x = 495,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,499.64/759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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