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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,155.81 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,155.81 and 442.20 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,155.81 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,155.81 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,155.81 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 511,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,099.18/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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