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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.37, 1,153.74 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.37, 1,153.74 and 444.96 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.37 : 1,153.74 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.37/1,153.74 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.37x = 1,153.74 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.37x = 513,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,369.82/769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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