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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.96, 1,158.60 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.96, 1,158.60 and 446.60 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.96 : 1,158.60 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.96/1,158.60 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.96x = 1,158.60 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.96x = 517,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,430.76/770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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