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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,156.88 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,156.88 and 446.66 is: 669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,156.88 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,156.88 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,156.88 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 516,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,732.02/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.64

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