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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,154.76 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,154.76 and 445.60 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,154.76 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,154.76 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,154.76 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 514,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,561.06/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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