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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,157.39 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,157.39 and 442.97 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,157.39 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,157.39 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,157.39 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 512,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,687.05/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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