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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,146.60 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,146.60 and 439.80 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,146.60 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,146.60 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,146.60 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 504,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,274.68/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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