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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,152.41 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,152.41 and 443.88 is: 664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,152.41 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,152.41 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,152.41 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 511,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,529.53/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.24

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