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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.00, 1,139.63 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.00, 1,139.63 and 435.38 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.00 : 1,139.63 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.00/1,139.63 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.00x = 1,139.63 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.00x = 496,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,164.23/761.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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