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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,157.04 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,157.04 and 446.52 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,157.04 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,157.04 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,157.04 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 516,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,641.50/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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