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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.73, 1,153.67 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.73, 1,153.67 and 444.43 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.73 : 1,153.67 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.73/1,153.67 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.73x = 1,153.67 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.73x = 512,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,717.57/769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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