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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,158.66 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,158.66 and 443.76 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,158.66 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,158.66 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,158.66 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 514,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,166.96/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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