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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.23, 1,154.43 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.23, 1,154.43 and 444.91 is: 666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.23 : 1,154.43 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.23/1,154.43 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.23x = 1,154.43 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.23x = 513,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,617.45/770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.84

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