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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,152.29 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,152.29 and 443.80 is: 664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,152.29 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,152.29 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,152.29 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 511,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,388.85/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.64

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