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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.73, 1,148.37 and 441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.73, 1,148.37 and 441.33 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.73 : 1,148.37 = 441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.73/1,148.37 = 441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.73x = 1,148.37 × 441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.73x = 506,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,810.13/765.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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