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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.27, 1,161.84 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.27, 1,161.84 and 446.31 is: 668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.27 : 1,161.84 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.27/1,161.84 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.27x = 1,161.84 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.27x = 518,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,542.48/775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.85

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