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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,149.12 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,149.12 and 441.54 is: 662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,149.12 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,149.12 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,149.12 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 507,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,382.44/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.78

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