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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,153.46 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,153.46 and 444.66 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,153.46 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,153.46 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,153.46 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 512,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,897.52/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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