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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.57, 1,159.89 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.57, 1,159.89 and 443.84 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.57 : 1,159.89 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.57/1,159.89 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.57x = 1,159.89 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.57x = 514,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,797.56/772.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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