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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,149.96 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,149.96 and 438.56 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,149.96 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,149.96 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,149.96 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 504,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,326.46/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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