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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.45, 1,142.19 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.45, 1,142.19 and 432.41 is: 648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.45 : 1,142.19 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.45/1,142.19 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.45x = 1,142.19 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.45x = 493,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,888.67/761.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.62

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