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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.62, 1,148.85 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.62, 1,148.85 and 441.32 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.62 : 1,148.85 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.62/1,148.85 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.62x = 1,148.85 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.62x = 507,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,004.74/766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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