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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,159.02 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,159.02 and 443.80 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,159.02 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,159.02 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,159.02 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 514,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,373.08/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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