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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.05, 1,141.66 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.05, 1,141.66 and 436.43 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.05 : 1,141.66 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.05/1,141.66 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.05x = 1,141.66 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.05x = 498,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,254.67/762.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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