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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,149.21 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,149.21 and 441.60 is: 662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,149.21 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,149.21 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,149.21 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 507,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,491.14/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.53

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