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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.58, 1,148.66 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.58, 1,148.66 and 440.77 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.58 : 1,148.66 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.58/1,148.66 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.58x = 1,148.66 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.58x = 506,286.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,286.92/765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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