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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,156.29 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,156.29 and 446.18 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,156.29 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,156.29 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,156.29 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 515,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,907.69/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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