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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,145.97 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,145.97 and 438.90 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,145.97 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,145.97 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,145.97 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 502,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,966.23/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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