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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,151.29 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,151.29 and 439.12 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,151.29 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,151.29 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,151.29 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 505,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,554.46/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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