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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.65, 1,143.17 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.65, 1,143.17 and 433.17 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.65 : 1,143.17 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.65/1,143.17 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.65x = 1,143.17 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.65x = 495,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,184.78/762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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