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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,144.29 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,144.29 and 438.46 is: 656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,144.29 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,144.29 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,144.29 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 501,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,724.18/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.64

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