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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.55, 1,146.90 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.55, 1,146.90 and 439.93 is: 659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.55 : 1,146.90 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.55/1,146.90 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.55x = 1,146.90 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.55x = 504,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,555.72/765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.08

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