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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,141.80 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,141.80 and 436.34 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,141.80 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,141.80 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,141.80 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 498,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,207.81/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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