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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,150.94 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,150.94 and 438.44 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,150.94 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,150.94 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,150.94 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 504,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,613.47/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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