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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,143.45 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,143.45 and 432.90 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,143.45 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,143.45 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,143.45 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 494,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,999.51/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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