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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,144.21 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,144.21 and 437.19 is: 656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,144.21 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,144.21 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,144.21 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 500,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,237.17/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.83

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