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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.06, 1,155.51 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.06, 1,155.51 and 445.98 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.06 : 1,155.51 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.06/1,155.51 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.06x = 1,155.51 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.06x = 515,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334.35/771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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