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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.54, 1,144.94 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.54, 1,144.94 and 438.82 is: 658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.54 : 1,144.94 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.54/1,144.94 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.54x = 1,144.94 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.54x = 502,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,422.57/763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.02

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