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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,146.36 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,146.36 and 439.44 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,146.36 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,146.36 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,146.36 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 503,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,756.44/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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