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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.76, 1,138.71 and 430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.76, 1,138.71 and 430.69 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.76 : 1,138.71 = 430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.76/1,138.71 = 430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.76x = 1,138.71 × 430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.76x = 490,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,431.01/759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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