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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,150.14 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,150.14 and 442.44 is: 663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,150.14 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,150.14 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,150.14 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 508,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,867.94/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.94

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