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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.25, 1,160.17 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.25, 1,160.17 and 444.18 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,160.17 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,160.17 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,160.17 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 515,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,330.05/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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