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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,153.66 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,153.66 and 444.44 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,153.66 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,153.66 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,153.66 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 512,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,732.65/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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