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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,153.26 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,153.26 and 444.48 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,153.26 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,153.26 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,153.26 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 512,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,601.00/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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