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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,145.25 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,145.25 and 434.49 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,145.25 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,145.25 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,145.25 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 497,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,599.67/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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