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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.76, 1,139.68 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.76, 1,139.68 and 435.20 is: 652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.76 : 1,139.68 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.76/1,139.68 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.76x = 1,139.68 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.76x = 495,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,988.74/759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.82

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