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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.60, 1,143.60 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.60, 1,143.60 and 438.34 is: 656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.60 : 1,143.60 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.60/1,143.60 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.60x = 1,143.60 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.60x = 501,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,285.62/763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.48

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