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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,146.84 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,146.84 and 435.32 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,146.84 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,146.84 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,146.84 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 499,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,240.96/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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