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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.30, 1,148.01 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.30, 1,148.01 and 440.68 is: 660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.30 : 1,148.01 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.30/1,148.01 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.30x = 1,148.01 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.30x = 505,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,905.05/766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.19

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