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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,148.76 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,148.76 and 441.12 is: 662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,148.76 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,148.76 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,148.76 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 506,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,741.01/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.30

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