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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.85, 1,144.64 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.85, 1,144.64 and 438.49 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.85 : 1,144.64 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.85/1,144.64 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.85x = 1,144.64 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.85x = 501,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,911.00/762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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