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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,149.30 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,149.30 and 441.30 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,149.30 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,149.30 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,149.30 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 507,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,186.09/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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