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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,155.49 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,155.49 and 445.94 is: 668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,155.49 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,155.49 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,155.49 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 515,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,279.21/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.10

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