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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,148.79 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,148.79 and 441.84 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,148.79 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,148.79 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,148.79 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 507,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,581.37/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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