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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.64, 1,150.56 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.64, 1,150.56 and 442.64 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.64 : 1,150.56 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.64/1,150.56 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.64x = 1,150.56 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.64x = 509,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,283.88/766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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