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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.15, 1,142.41 and 432.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.15, 1,142.41 and 432.67 is: 648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.15 : 1,142.41 = 432.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.15/1,142.41 = 432.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.15x = 1,142.41 × 432.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.15x = 494,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,286.53/762.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.54

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