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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,154.63 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,154.63 and 445.16 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,154.63 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,154.63 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,154.63 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 513,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,995.09/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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