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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.89, 1,141.34 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.89, 1,141.34 and 435.56 is: 653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.89 : 1,141.34 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.89/1,141.34 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.89x = 1,141.34 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.89x = 497,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,122.73/760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.34

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