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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.28, 1,149.36 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.28, 1,149.36 and 441.44 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.28 : 1,149.36 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.28/1,149.36 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.28x = 1,149.36 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.28x = 507,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,373.48/766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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