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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.47, 1,147.30 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.47, 1,147.30 and 440.17 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.47 : 1,147.30 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.47/1,147.30 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.47x = 1,147.30 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.47x = 505,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,003.07/765.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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