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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.89 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.89 and 444.84 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.89 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.89 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.89 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 513,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,296.43/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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