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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.83, 1,141.81 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.83, 1,141.81 and 433.04 is: 649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.83 : 1,141.81 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.83/1,141.81 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.83x = 1,141.81 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.83x = 494,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,449.96/761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.03

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