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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,144.01 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,144.01 and 437.19 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,144.01 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,144.01 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,144.01 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 500,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,149.73/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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