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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,152.30 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,152.30 and 438.80 is: 658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,152.30 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,152.30 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,152.30 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 505,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,629.24/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.71

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