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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,145.84 and 435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,145.84 and 435.74 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,145.84 = 435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,145.84 = 435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,145.84 × 435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 499,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,280.41/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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