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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.05, 1,154.70 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.05, 1,154.70 and 440.94 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.05 : 1,154.70 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.05/1,154.70 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.05x = 1,154.70 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.05x = 509,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,151.21/770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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