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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,146.42 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,146.42 and 439.92 is: 658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,146.42 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,146.42 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,146.42 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 504,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,333.09/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.95

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