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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.36, 1,138.92 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.36, 1,138.92 and 434.92 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.36 : 1,138.92 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.36/1,138.92 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.36x = 1,138.92 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.36x = 495,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,339.09/760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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