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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.35, 1,151.61 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.35, 1,151.61 and 443.04 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.35 : 1,151.61 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.35/1,151.61 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.35x = 1,151.61 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.35x = 510,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,212.17/768.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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