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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.85, 1,145.93 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.85, 1,145.93 and 438.86 is: 658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.85 : 1,145.93 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.85/1,145.93 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.85x = 1,145.93 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.85x = 502,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,894.92/763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.37

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