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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,144.20 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,144.20 and 438.32 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,144.20 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,144.20 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,144.20 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 501,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,525.74/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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