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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,155.12 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,155.12 and 444.96 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,155.12 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,155.12 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,155.12 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 513,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,982.20/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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