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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,139.58 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,139.58 and 436.68 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,139.58 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,139.58 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,139.58 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 497,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,631.79/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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