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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,147.36 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,147.36 and 440.81 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,147.36 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,147.36 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,147.36 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 505,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,766.05/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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