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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,153.56 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,153.56 and 444.34 is: 666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,153.56 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,153.56 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,153.56 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 512,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,572.85/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.03

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