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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,139.82 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,139.82 and 435.84 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,139.82 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,139.82 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,139.82 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 496,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,779.15/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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