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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,149.44 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,149.44 and 440.69 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,149.44 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,149.44 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,149.44 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 506,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,538.76/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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