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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,154.22 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,154.22 and 445.14 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,154.22 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,154.22 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,154.22 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 513,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,789.49/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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