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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,145.21 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,145.21 and 438.66 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,145.21 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,145.21 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,145.21 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 502,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,355.63/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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