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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,155.51 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,155.51 and 445.62 is: 669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,155.51 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,155.51 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,155.51 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 514,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,918.37/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.06

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