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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,155.84 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,155.84 and 445.93 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,155.84 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,155.84 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,155.84 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 515,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,423.73/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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