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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,152.36 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,152.36 and 444.24 is: 666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,152.36 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,152.36 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,152.36 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 511,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,924.41/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.05

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