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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,145.36 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,145.36 and 439.76 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,145.36 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,145.36 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,145.36 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 503,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,683.51/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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