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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.47, 1,148.22 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.47, 1,148.22 and 441.15 is: 660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.47 : 1,148.22 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.47/1,148.22 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.47x = 1,148.22 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.47x = 506,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,537.25/766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.87

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