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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,146.12 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,146.12 and 439.32 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,146.12 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,146.12 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,146.12 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 503,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,513.44/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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