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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,158.35 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,158.35 and 442.97 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,158.35 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,158.35 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,158.35 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 513,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,106.29/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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