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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,154.43 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,154.43 and 444.72 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,154.43 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,154.43 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,154.43 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 513,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,398.11/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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