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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,156.26 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,156.26 and 446.60 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,156.26 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,156.26 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,156.26 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 516,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,385.72/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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