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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,155.45 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,155.45 and 441.44 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,155.45 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,155.45 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,155.45 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 510,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,061.85/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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