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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,152.21 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,152.21 and 443.82 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,152.21 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,152.21 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,152.21 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 511,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,373.84/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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