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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.87, 1,142.96 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.87, 1,142.96 and 432.96 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.87 : 1,142.96 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.87/1,142.96 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.87x = 1,142.96 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.87x = 494,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,858.99/761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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