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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,152.93 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,152.93 and 443.91 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,152.93 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,152.93 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,152.93 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 511,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,797.16/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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