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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,144.63 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,144.63 and 434.68 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,144.63 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,144.63 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,144.63 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 497,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,547.77/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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