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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,154.74 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,154.74 and 445.44 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,154.74 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,154.74 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,154.74 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 514,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,367.39/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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