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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,140.44 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,140.44 and 435.43 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,140.44 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,140.44 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,140.44 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 496,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,581.79/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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