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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,159.35 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,159.35 and 443.40 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,159.35 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,159.35 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,159.35 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 514,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,055.79/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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