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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,149.38 and 441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,149.38 and 441.89 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,149.38 = 441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,149.38 = 441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,149.38 × 441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 507,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,897.32/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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