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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.99, 1,138.73 and 434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.99, 1,138.73 and 434.55 is: 651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.99 : 1,138.73 = 434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.99/1,138.73 = 434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.99x = 1,138.73 × 434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.99x = 494,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,832.95/759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.10

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