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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,140.95 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,140.95 and 436.64 is: 653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,140.95 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,140.95 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,140.95 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 498,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,179.79/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.91

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