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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,145.39 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,145.39 and 439.59 is: 658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,145.39 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,145.39 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,145.39 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 503,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,499.79/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.30

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