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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,143.90 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,143.90 and 437.80 is: 657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,143.90 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,143.90 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,143.90 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 500,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,799.42/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.39

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