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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.70, 1,152.70 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.70, 1,152.70 and 444.08 is: 665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.70 : 1,152.70 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.70/1,152.70 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.70x = 1,152.70 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.70x = 511,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,892.79/769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.05

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