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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.17, 1,156.14 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.17, 1,156.14 and 446.18 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.17 : 1,156.14 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.17/1,156.14 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.17x = 1,156.14 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.17x = 515,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,840.76/771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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