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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,154.40 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,154.40 and 444.80 is: 667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,154.40 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,154.40 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,154.40 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 513,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,477.12/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.89

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