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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,155.96 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,155.96 and 446.32 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,155.96 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,155.96 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,155.96 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 515,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,928.07/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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