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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.12, 1,154.87 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.12, 1,154.87 and 445.71 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.12 : 1,154.87 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.12/1,154.87 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.12x = 1,154.87 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.12x = 514,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,734.88/770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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