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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.07, 1,145.91 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.07, 1,145.91 and 435.25 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.07 : 1,145.91 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.07/1,145.91 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.07x = 1,145.91 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.07x = 498,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,757.33/765.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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