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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.27, 1,159.56 and 443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.27, 1,159.56 and 443.59 is: 666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.27 : 1,159.56 = 443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.27/1,159.56 = 443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.27x = 1,159.56 × 443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.27x = 514,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,366.32/772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.05

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