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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,144.08 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,144.08 and 437.88 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,144.08 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,144.08 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,144.08 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 500,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,969.75/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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