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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.21, 1,160.30 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.21, 1,160.30 and 444.57 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.21 : 1,160.30 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.21/1,160.30 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.21x = 1,160.30 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.21x = 515,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,832.35/773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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