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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,140.78 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,140.78 and 436.71 is: 654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,140.78 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,140.78 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,140.78 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 498,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,190.03/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.44

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