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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.16 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.16 and 432.44 is: 648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.16 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.16 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.16 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 493,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,915.67/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.69

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