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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,160.82 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,160.82 and 444.78 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,160.82 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,160.82 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,160.82 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 516,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,309.52/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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