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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,142.40 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,142.40 and 436.80 is: 655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,142.40 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,142.40 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,142.40 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 499,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,000.32/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.89

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