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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,145.33 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,145.33 and 435.68 is: 652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,145.33 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,145.33 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,145.33 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 499,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,000.21/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.70

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