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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.13 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.13 and 444.16 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.13 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.13 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.13 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 512,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,174.22/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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