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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.98, 1,156.14 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.98, 1,156.14 and 446.36 is: 668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.98 : 1,156.14 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.98/1,156.14 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.98x = 1,156.14 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.98x = 516,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,054.65/771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.48

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