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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.71, 1,141.17 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.71, 1,141.17 and 435.39 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.71 : 1,141.17 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.71/1,141.17 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.71x = 1,141.17 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.71x = 496,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,854.01/760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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