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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,155.48 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,155.48 and 445.36 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,155.48 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,155.48 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,155.48 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 514,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,604.57/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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