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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,142.96 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,142.96 and 433.62 is: 649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,142.96 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,142.96 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,142.96 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 495,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,608.15/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.42

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