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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.07, 1,144.41 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.07, 1,144.41 and 434.25 is: 650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.07 : 1,144.41 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.07/1,144.41 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.07x = 1,144.41 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.07x = 496,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,960.04/764.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.41

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