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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.24, 1,149.56 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.24, 1,149.56 and 441.02 is: 661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.24 : 1,149.56 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.24/1,149.56 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.24x = 1,149.56 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.24x = 506,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,978.95/766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.65

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