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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,144.76 and 437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,144.76 and 437.69 is: 656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,144.76 = 437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,144.76 = 437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,144.76 × 437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 501,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,042.09/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.64

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