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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,158.71 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,158.71 and 444.02 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,158.71 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,158.71 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,158.71 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 514,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,482.40/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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