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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,140.80 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,140.80 and 435.68 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,140.80 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,140.80 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,140.80 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 497,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,023.74/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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