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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,160.46 and 444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,160.46 and 444.33 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,160.46 = 444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,160.46 = 444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,160.46 × 444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 515,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,627.19/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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