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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,156.80 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,156.80 and 446.40 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,156.80 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,156.80 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,156.80 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 516,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,395.52/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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