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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,150.08 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,150.08 and 441.52 is: 662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,150.08 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,150.08 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,150.08 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 507,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,783.32/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.38

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