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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,142.02 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,142.02 and 436.50 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,142.02 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,142.02 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,142.02 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 498,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,491.73/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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