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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,154.16 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,154.16 and 440.76 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,154.16 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,154.16 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,154.16 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 508,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,707.56/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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