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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.86, 1,154.45 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.86, 1,154.45 and 445.24 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.86 : 1,154.45 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.86/1,154.45 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.86x = 1,154.45 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.86x = 514,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,007.32/770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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