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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,157.25 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,157.25 and 446.90 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,157.25 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,157.25 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,157.25 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 517,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,175.03/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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