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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.29, 1,145.21 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.29, 1,145.21 and 434.79 is: 651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.29 : 1,145.21 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.29/1,145.21 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.29x = 1,145.21 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.29x = 497,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,930.57/764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.50

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