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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,150.14 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,150.14 and 442.48 is: 663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,150.14 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,150.14 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,150.14 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 508,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,913.95/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.96

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