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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,141.02 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,141.02 and 435.80 is: 654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,141.02 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,141.02 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,141.02 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 497,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,256.52/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.04

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