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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,140.44 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,140.44 and 435.82 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,140.44 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,140.44 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,140.44 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 497,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,026.56/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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