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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,148.11 and 441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,148.11 and 441.31 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,148.11 = 441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,148.11 = 441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,148.11 × 441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 506,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,672.42/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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