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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.28, 1,152.36 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.28, 1,152.36 and 443.44 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.28 : 1,152.36 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.28/1,152.36 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.28x = 1,152.36 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.28x = 511,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,002.52/768.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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