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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,143.36 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,143.36 and 433.53 is: 649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,143.36 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,143.36 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,143.36 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 495,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,680.86/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.71

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