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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,154.94 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,154.94 and 445.59 is: 667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,154.94 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,154.94 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,154.94 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 514,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,629.71/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.30

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