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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,138.88 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,138.88 and 435.52 is: 652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,138.88 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,138.88 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,138.88 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 496,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,005.02/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.36

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