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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,145.10 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,145.10 and 439.40 is: 658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,145.10 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,145.10 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,145.10 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 503,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,156.94/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.62

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