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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,152.51 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,152.51 and 443.98 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,152.51 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,152.51 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,152.51 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 511,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,691.39/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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