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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,058.03 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,058.03 and 443.27 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,058.03 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,058.03 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,058.03 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 468,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,995.05/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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