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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,139.59 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,139.59 and 435.73 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,139.59 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,139.59 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,139.59 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 496,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,553.55/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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