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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,152.38 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,152.38 and 443.66 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,152.38 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,152.38 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,152.38 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 511,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,264.91/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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